Teams
Thames Valley Riding Club has a strong commitment to all team competitions and if members wish to compete we provide the training and support regardless of the level.
This year we are looking to continue our success with strong teams in all disciplines and relevant training to help every rider achieve their goals.
- Lara Booth manages the show jumping teams and training.
- Lesley Wells manages the dressage teams and training.
- Sarah Sutton manages the Festival of the Hunter teams and crosscountry training.
- Emma Delport manages the one day eveny teams.
Contact details can be found here.
2009 was a great year for new riders and horses joining the training and teams and as a result we fielded a greater number of teams at each event than usual. Unfortunately our results did not match our enthusiasm but we had a lot of fun! TVRC put forward teams for every qualifier and won places for most championships: including Intermediate Showjumping, Dressage, Dressage to Music and One Day Events.
This year we are looking forward to putting together some strong teams to represent TVRC in the following disciplines:
Winter Teams of 4 Dressage
Prelim and Novice level - teams
21st February 2010
Summer Dressage and L&SE Qualifier
Prelim, Novice, Elementary level - individuals and teams
5th June 2010 at Hambledon
Dressage to Music and L&SE Qualifier
Novice, Elementary level - individuals and pairs
27th June 2010 at Hambledon
Winter Novice Area Showjumping Qualifer
2ft6 - 2ft9 - teams of 4
14th February 2010 at BCA
Summer Showjumping Area Qualifer and L&SE
Novice 2ft6 - 2ft9, Intermediate 3ft, Open 3ft6 - teams of 4 and individuals
TBC June 2010
Equitation Jumping
2ft9 - teams and individuals
TBC June 2010
Horse Trials
Novice 2ft9, Intermediate 3ft3 (BE90/100) and Open (BE100/Novice) - teams and individuals
22nd May 2010 at Snowball Farm, Burnham
Hunter Trials
Novice 2ft9 and Open 3ft3 - teams and pairs
TBC Spring 2010
L&SE One Day Event
Novice 2ft9 - teams and individuals
29th August 2010
Please be aware that there are restrictions placed by BRC on horses and riders competing in qualifiers - please declare any BD, BE or BSJA winnings or placings to the team manager. Tables showing these restrictions are on the BHS and BRC websites - or check with team manager.
If you wish to join a team then contact the relevant team manager with details of your experience and aspirations. Team training and selection events are held before competitions to ensure everyone is confident of what is being asked. Commitment and enthusiasm are valued equally to skill and talent.
Important Note on Vaccinations
Important Note on Vaccinations : Horses competing for the team events need to have their vaccinations up to date. Over the last season we have had a couple of members 'spun' from events for not having the complete series of jabs. Could everyone have a check of their horses passport / vaccination certificate to ensure that the first three are within the time periods specified and that the annual jabs are on or before the previous year's visit.
If you do find a discrepancy first check with your vet to ensure that the dates are correct on the certificate, then if you think you would like to compete for the club, you will need to start the course again. There is no way around this and no exceptions - Margaret Pitman attends each qualifier to check the certs and will not let anyone through who has a discrepancy.